Navy Pier, Chicago

Earlier this fall, I was lucky enough to spend the weekend in Chicago with my family. We were celebrating an important milestone: my grandma’s birthday!

Josh even made time for us!

But it wasn’t just my immediate family. My cousins, aunts and uncle all wanted to be part of the celebration too!

Which was awesome, because they’re really fun!

Since it was a beautiful day, we decided to spend it outside at Navy Pier, one of Chicago’s most famous landmarks. It was originally built to dock passenger and freight ships, and has since morphed into a popular location for performances, restaurants and shops.

In the summer, Navy Pier becomes very crowded and touristy. So autumn is the best time to visit, when the air is crisp and there are much less people.